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Western Chester County, Pennsylvania
Tornadoes, hail, floods and severe storms recorded here between 2012 and 2026, from NOAA's Storm Events Database. Search an address to see which tornadoes came closest to it.
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Tornado reports
0
Hail reports
0
Floods since 1996
207
All events
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Deaths
$21K
Property damage
Year by year
All storm eventsTornadoes
NOAA's storm database records tornadoes back to 1950 and hail and thunderstorm wind back to 1955, but floods only from 1996 on. Older floods are missing here. For those, the U.S. Geological Survey's stream gauge records and flood reports are the place to look.
Most significant events
The strongest tornadoes, deadliest events and biggest damage here, up to 50.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A light glaze of ice from freezing rain occurred across the area. The highest measurement reported was 0.05 from Oxford.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 5-9. The highest reliable measurement received was 10.0 from East Nantmeal Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Storm total snow and sleet accumulation totals mainly ranged from 8-12. The highest report received was 12.8 in East Nantmeal Township.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.2 in Warwick Township.
Freezing Fog Freezing Fog
Several hours of dense freezing fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals mainly ranged from 2-4. The highest reported amount was 4.8 in West Caln Township.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
High Wind High Wind
A home weather station in Glenmoore reported a wind gust of 62 mph.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged from 6-8. The highest report was 8.5 from Oxford.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snow, sleet, and a light glaze of ice occurred. A light coating of snow and sleet occurred, including a report of 0.3 from East Nantmeal Township. No ice measurement reports were received, but surrounding reports and analysis indicate that at least a trace of ice occurred.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was reported for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index at Chester County Airport reached 108 degrees.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
Three days of high heat and humidity brought extreme heat indices. The heat index peaked at 110 degrees on June 23rd and 105 degrees on June 25th, as measured at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
High Wind High Wind
DEOS station at White Clay Creek in West Grove measured a gust of 62 mph.
High Wind High Wind
WxFlow sensors at Marsh Creek measured a gust of 58 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of freezing rain, snow, and sleet occurred. A light glaze of ice was reported. Snow and sleet amounts around 1-2 were reported. No freezing rain measurements were received, however the Pottstown Limerick Airport nearby reported a trace of freezing rain. A CoCoRaHS ob…
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall occurred with totals around 2-3. The highest reported total was 3.3 in East Nantmeal Twp and Phoenixville.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet report was 0.5 in East Nantmeal Twp. The greatest freezing rain measurement was 0.13 in East Coventry Twp and Lincoln University.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
A wintry mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain occurred. The greatest snow and sleet total was 0.3 from East Nantmeal Twp. The greatest ice measurement received was 0.23 in Atglen.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was observed at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals generally ranging from around 2-4 with some isolated reports near 5. The highest report was 5.3 from East Nantmeal Twp.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Light snowfall with totals ranging from 1-2 occurred across western Chester County. The highest report was 2.8 from near East Nantmeal.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Chester County Airport reported several hours of dense fog from late on December 9th into December 10th.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Several hours of dense fog was reported at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 108F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Excessive Heat Excessive Heat
The heat index reached 105F at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Nottingham with 3.7.
Winter Storm Winter Storm
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 6 to 8 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from East Nantmeal Township with 10.5.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog with visibility 1/4 mile or less was reported for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 3 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Lincoln Universtiy with 5.0.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 2 to 4 across much of the zone. The highest snowfall report was from Oxford with 4.0. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
High Wind High Wind
A DEOS station in White Clay Creek/West Grove reported a peak gust of 60 mph.
Winter Weather Winter Weather
Snowfall totals ranged largely from around 1 to 2 across much of the county. The highest snowfall report was from East Coventry Township with 3. A light glaze of ice also occurred in some areas.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Dense Fog Dense Fog
Dense fog was observed for several hours at Chester County Airport.
Events by year, as a table
| Year | Events | Tornadoes |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 0 |
| 2025 | 20 | 0 |
| 2024 | 16 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 | 13 | 0 |
| 2018 | 8 | 0 |
| 2017 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | 6 | 0 |
| 2015 | 25 | 0 |
| 2014 | 32 | 0 |
| 2013 | 25 | 0 |
| 2012 | 6 | 0 |
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